Everything was excellent.The food. the service and the ambiance. The chef, Davide has an outstanding voice. Can't wait until our next visit.
Johanne
Ambiance très conviviale. Service extra extraordinaire. Nourriture super bonne. Une soirée inoubliable et agréable. Je manque de mots pour exprimer ma satisfaction. Du pur bonheur 🤩🤩🤩
Hana
The food feels like an italian nonna it the best way and the music was so enjoyable the chefs voice is amazing
Christina
Nous avons passé une excellente soirée! La nourriture ainsi que le service étaient inoubliables. Merci encore!
Laure
Excellent restaurant! Le service est impeccable et ce qu'il y a dans l'assiette très très bon.
Julie Tamiko
I am always very happy with my visits to Il Bazzali. Great service, food and ambiance. And great price as well! I love that the chef always comes to the table to personally say hello and check in with his guests.
Brigitte
Moi et mon petit amoureux on a adoré. C'était la première fois pour moi et je vais revenir c'est sûr !! Wow mais quel voix le chanteur , j'en ai eu des frissons. Et que dire du service et de la nourriture qui était extraordinaire. Merci tellement pour ce beau moment qu'on a passé chez vous. Au plaisir
Madison
Absolutely amazing!! From the service, food quality and options, and wonderful entertainment this was one of the best dinners we've had in montreal! The risotto and vegan gnocchi are musts!!
Patricia
C'est vraiment très bon. Ambiance avec le chant très sympathique. Le chef est ensuite venu nous voir pour savoir si on avait bien mangé...
Nadine
The entire experience was great: the food, the service, the singing, the cosy decor. The chef takes the time to speak with all of the guests. I would definitly recommend this restaurant.
Une expérience vraiment agréable. Le décor est original et unique. Très italien et rappel certaines vieilles trattoria en Italie. La nourriture est de qualité et vraiment bonne. Je recommande à 100%. Lorsque le chef Davide se met à chanter... ça ajoute à l'expérience unique.
Nathalie
Quelle belle découverte! Nous avons été ravi de notre soirée! Une ambiance chaleureuse, un service exceptionnel et un repas mémorable. Merci chef Bazilli d'avoir pris le temps de venir nous saluer à la fin de notre repas. C'était une attention vraiment très apprécié 🥰 Merci infiniment pour cette merveilleuse soirée! À bientôt 🥰🥰
Trevor Kiernander
Unpretentious Fine Dining
As an artist (and not one that comes from a moneyed background), “fine dining” is something that can be relatively impossible. In fact, most of the typical fine dining experiences make me queasy: overpriced, minuscule morsels of food that leave you heading for a burger immediately after you’ve emptied your paycheque on a few forkfuls of “food”, having just spent 3 hours amongst horribly pretentious influencers and Instagrammers, unable to avoid hearing their inane and vapid yammering from every corner of the restaurant. (I also NEVER wait in line to go eat somewhere… Montréal seems to be just as famous for people waiting in line for eggs on toast as it is for being served eggs on toast. It’s eggs on toast, people, c’mon!!). I do not feel comfortable forcing myself TO BE comfortable in these establishments.
On the very special occasion that I do end up with the opportunity to eat out somewhere, it needs to be worth it, and on realistic terms. It often helps when friends or family come to town, and we go out for meals. Not that we don’t treat ourselves on the regular, but it beats eating in a tiny flat and having to do the dishes in an even smaller kitchen. And just a couple of blocks away, with the same comforts of being in a homely environment, is the incredibly unique, and equally unpretentious restaurant Il Bazalli, at the crossroads of Little Italy and La Petite Patrie, just a few blocks east of St Laurent on Beaubien.
This gem of a neighbourhood eatery serves truly amazing Italian cuisine, while nestled in mismatched chairs and ramshackle booths. Oh, and being sung to by the owner and chef, Davide Bazalli. Yes. Opera no less. If you have heard about “that Italian place in Montréal with the handsome opera singer”, this is the place.
We have been to Il Bazalli several times since they opened ten years ago, and I have never left a review. We most recently visited for my birthday celebration, and we were not let down! They were able to cater to our group of sixteen, and there was something there for everyone. The staff were extremely courteous and patient, not to mention extremely helpful and very knowledgeable about the food and wine selection. Over the past years, I think I have had most items from the menu, if not ordered for myself, but shared from the plate of my wife. The cod accras are a usual favourite, but tonight I went for their braised beef & mushroom stuffed arancini (a few months back, during the restaurant’s anniversary celebrations, we had BEET arancini!!) About the size of a walnut, I felt like a bit of a savage eating these crispy morsels whole, but they were incredible! For my main, I had the Linguini “Goloso” (see photo) which was Parmigiano Reggiano cream, smoked lardons, mushrooms, caramelized onions & Parmigiano Reggiano. Ravioli, cod filet in pizzaïoli sauce, braised beef scoter, pizza, beef AND salmon tartare, not one of our 16 guests were left disappointed! We were only disappointed we didn't have room for dessert, although this birthday boy did get a slice of almond & orange cake (vegan and gluten free!)
In a persistently gentrifying city that seems to be favouring pretention over true cultural substance, Il Bazalli is the type of place one would hope to find in their neighbourhood. Check it out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
JessicaMay Marinello
Excellent service and food. Servers were attentive, kind, and hard working. The atmosphere was very cosy. The opera singing made our anniversary dinner feel that much more special. Thank you!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Linda
Très belle découverte ce restaurant. La nourriture est excellente avec un service impeccable. Nous avons eu droit à 2 chansons du propriétaire avec une voie incroyable! Je vous recommande fortement ce restaurant car vous allez vous régaler!
Everything was excellent.The food. the service and the ambiance. The chef, Davide has an outstanding voice. Can't wait until our next visit.
Ambiance très conviviale. Service extra extraordinaire. Nourriture super bonne. Une soirée inoubliable et agréable. Je manque de mots pour exprimer ma satisfaction. Du pur bonheur 🤩🤩🤩
The food feels like an italian nonna it the best way and the music was so enjoyable the chefs voice is amazing
Nous avons passé une excellente soirée! La nourriture ainsi que le service étaient inoubliables. Merci encore!
Excellent restaurant! Le service est impeccable et ce qu'il y a dans l'assiette très très bon.
I am always very happy with my visits to Il Bazzali. Great service, food and ambiance. And great price as well! I love that the chef always comes to the table to personally say hello and check in with his guests.
Moi et mon petit amoureux on a adoré. C'était la première fois pour moi et je vais revenir c'est sûr !! Wow mais quel voix le chanteur , j'en ai eu des frissons. Et que dire du service et de la nourriture qui était extraordinaire. Merci tellement pour ce beau moment qu'on a passé chez vous. Au plaisir
Absolutely amazing!! From the service, food quality and options, and wonderful entertainment this was one of the best dinners we've had in montreal! The risotto and vegan gnocchi are musts!!
C'est vraiment très bon. Ambiance avec le chant très sympathique. Le chef est ensuite venu nous voir pour savoir si on avait bien mangé...
The entire experience was great: the food, the service, the singing, the cosy decor. The chef takes the time to speak with all of the guests. I would definitly recommend this restaurant.
Restaurantji Recommends
Une expérience vraiment agréable. Le décor est original et unique. Très italien et rappel certaines vieilles trattoria en Italie. La nourriture est de qualité et vraiment bonne. Je recommande à 100%. Lorsque le chef Davide se met à chanter... ça ajoute à l'expérience unique.
Quelle belle découverte! Nous avons été ravi de notre soirée! Une ambiance chaleureuse, un service exceptionnel et un repas mémorable. Merci chef Bazilli d'avoir pris le temps de venir nous saluer à la fin de notre repas. C'était une attention vraiment très apprécié 🥰 Merci infiniment pour cette merveilleuse soirée! À bientôt 🥰🥰
Unpretentious Fine Dining
As an artist (and not one that comes from a moneyed background), “fine dining” is something that can be relatively impossible. In fact, most of the typical fine dining experiences make me queasy: overpriced, minuscule morsels of food that leave you heading for a burger immediately after you’ve emptied your paycheque on a few forkfuls of “food”, having just spent 3 hours amongst horribly pretentious influencers and Instagrammers, unable to avoid hearing their inane and vapid yammering from every corner of the restaurant. (I also NEVER wait in line to go eat somewhere… Montréal seems to be just as famous for people waiting in line for eggs on toast as it is for being served eggs on toast. It’s eggs on toast, people, c’mon!!). I do not feel comfortable forcing myself TO BE comfortable in these establishments.
On the very special occasion that I do end up with the opportunity to eat out somewhere, it needs to be worth it, and on realistic terms. It often helps when friends or family come to town, and we go out for meals. Not that we don’t treat ourselves on the regular, but it beats eating in a tiny flat and having to do the dishes in an even smaller kitchen. And just a couple of blocks away, with the same comforts of being in a homely environment, is the incredibly unique, and equally unpretentious restaurant Il Bazalli, at the crossroads of Little Italy and La Petite Patrie, just a few blocks east of St Laurent on Beaubien.
This gem of a neighbourhood eatery serves truly amazing Italian cuisine, while nestled in mismatched chairs and ramshackle booths. Oh, and being sung to by the owner and chef, Davide Bazalli. Yes. Opera no less. If you have heard about “that Italian place in Montréal with the handsome opera singer”, this is the place.
We have been to Il Bazalli several times since they opened ten years ago, and I have never left a review. We most recently visited for my birthday celebration, and we were not let down! They were able to cater to our group of sixteen, and there was something there for everyone. The staff were extremely courteous and patient, not to mention extremely helpful and very knowledgeable about the food and wine selection. Over the past years, I think I have had most items from the menu, if not ordered for myself, but shared from the plate of my wife. The cod accras are a usual favourite, but tonight I went for their braised beef & mushroom stuffed arancini (a few months back, during the restaurant’s anniversary celebrations, we had BEET arancini!!) About the size of a walnut, I felt like a bit of a savage eating these crispy morsels whole, but they were incredible! For my main, I had the Linguini “Goloso” (see photo) which was Parmigiano Reggiano cream, smoked lardons, mushrooms, caramelized onions & Parmigiano Reggiano. Ravioli, cod filet in pizzaïoli sauce, braised beef scoter, pizza, beef AND salmon tartare, not one of our 16 guests were left disappointed! We were only disappointed we didn't have room for dessert, although this birthday boy did get a slice of almond & orange cake (vegan and gluten free!)
In a persistently gentrifying city that seems to be favouring pretention over true cultural substance, Il Bazalli is the type of place one would hope to find in their neighbourhood. Check it out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent service and food. Servers were attentive, kind, and hard working. The atmosphere was very cosy. The opera singing made our anniversary dinner feel that much more special. Thank you!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Très belle découverte ce restaurant. La nourriture est excellente avec un service impeccable. Nous avons eu droit à 2 chansons du propriétaire avec une voie incroyable! Je vous recommande fortement ce restaurant car vous allez vous régaler!
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